Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Aframomum

Species:

Aframomum aulacocarpos

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Congo, Gabon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh and require warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity. Viability decreases rapidly with storage.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI